Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus LS430, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure10
- Latches/locks/linkages6
- Vehicle speed control4
- Air bags3
- Unknown or other2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Steering2
- Seat belts2
- Visibility2
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 16 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
23 first registered in 2002 are on Dutch roads; 39% arrived later as imports.
73.9%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
85.7%logical odometer history
0.0%with a recall still open
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen12
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde9
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm7
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)5
- Slijtage/beschadiging wiellager hoorbaar of voelbaar4
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm4
- Achterlicht werkt niet (goed)4
- Remvertraging / remwerking parkeerrem onvoldoende3
Colours
Grey 39%Blue 39%
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 165 of these cars first registered in 2002 took their annual MOT test. 77% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2002 the figure was 58%.
77%passed first time
58%all cars from 2002
127,200 miaverage mileage at the test (all cars 108,300 mi)
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.9% | 20.8% |
| Brakes | 6.7% | 13.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| Suspension | 4.2% | 15.8% |
| Visibility | 3.6% | 7.7% |
| Tyres | 3.0% | 6.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
9 of these cars first registered in 2002 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 305,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
25 2002 cars are on the New Zealand register; 52% arrived as used imports, 48% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2002 Lexus LS430.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2002 Lexus LS430: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 633774 | TECHNICAL INFORMATION INTRODUCING THE RAIN SENSOR FAILSAFE MODE OPERATION. *TT |
| 633768 | THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT SOME MARK LEVINSON AMPLIFIERS MAY NOT PRODUCE SOUND WHEN THE AUDIO SYSTEM IS ON. *TT |
| 633765 | SUBJECT REGARDING LINK PROMPT CHANGES. *TT |
| 628646 | HANDS FREE SOUND QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING POOR SOUND QUALITY ON THE LANDLINE SIDE DURING A HANDS FREE CALL. *TT |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10210374 | TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s). |
| 10207945 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 10205352 | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
| 10205331 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
| 10205330 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
| 10205329 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset. |
| 10205327 | Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. |
| 10205319 | Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection. |
| 10179697 | TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio |
| 10179601 | TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio |
| 10177783 | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20. |
| 10177780 | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair for 2002 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are: ?Vehicle Pulling: The vehicle moves to the right o |
| 10176283 | Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements |
| 10174889 | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates |
| 10174888 | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the r |
| 10133926 | In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage. |
| 10133923 | Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per |
| 10133914 | Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)